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Ovilla Soucy, a naturalized U.S. citizen, saved General George Patton by driving a tank over him so he could climb in its escape hatch.

Ovilla Soucy, remembered by his granddaughter, Mariel Cooke

Joseph Owen White was captured by the Japanese and taken to Burma and was held captive on the “Death Railway.”

Joseph Owen White, remembered by his great nephew, Michael Glazebrook

Staff Sergeant William Evans was a decorated turret gunner with the 432nd Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, Army Air Corps.

William Evans, remembered by his niece, Pam Corey

One of the “Iron Men of Metz,” Edward Horvath was a respected infantry officer.

Edward Horvath, remembered by his daughter, Jeanne Pfeiffer

My grandparents risked their lives to conceal Jews during the German occupation of the Netherlands.

Hendrikus and Martha Snapper, remembered by their grandson, Ryan Snapper

Ziggy Janus fought for the Germans and later for the British.

Ziggy Janus, remembered by his grandson, Nathan Janus

Air Force Sgt. William Patrick Shannon flew 20 missions in “The Flying Fortress.”

William Patrick Shannon, remembered by his granddaughter, Cassidy Shannon

Frank “The Barber” Baldy survived Pearl Harbor and later befriended famed Naval ace, Butch O’Hare.

Francis T. “Frank” Baldy, remembered by his great-nephew, Drew Baldy

Retrieving soldiers wounded or killed in battle placed William Rasberry in harm’s way.

William James Rasberry, remembered by his great-grandson, Jarod Ricks

One family’s war heroes included a paratrooper, a naval logistician, and an airstrip builder.

Stanger, Hershey and Zeller, remembered by Aaron Zeller